Is Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips healthy?

TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.

What are the ingredients in Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips?

In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, POTASSIUM SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM DIACETATE, and 10 more.

Does Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?

Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is associated with obesity and metabolic disorders. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest artificial colors may affect hyperactivity in children; warning labels are required in the EU.

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Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips

Name: Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips
Brand: Doritos
SKU: 028400708500

Doritos

Listed as: FLAMIN' HOT TORTILLA CHIPS, FLAMIN' HOT

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TrustPick analysis

Some things worth noting3/5 ★

Ingredient rating 3/5 — nothing restricted, but more than 15% of ingredients worth noting. How ratings work

4 worth noting. 2 shown below — install the TrustPick app to see all 4 with full details.

SaltWorth noting
Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks.
Worth knowing: High salt intake is a common dietary concern.
Depends on amount
SugarWorth noting
Excessive sugar intake is associated with obesity and metabolic disorders.
Worth knowing: Many consumers aim to limit added sugars in their diet.
Depends on amount

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TrustPick Health Score

69/100 · B

Combines ingredients, nutrition and processing level. How it’s calculated

An AI summary of how regulators in India, the EU, the US and Canada treat these ingredients, for consumer education. Not a medical device; not medical or legal advice. Product facts are shown separately from our analysis. How TrustPick scores products

Product facts

Manufacturer: Frito-Lay Company
Serving size: 28 g (12 chips)
Last updated: 12 Oct 2026

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Ingredients

In label order, highest quantity first

1CORN
2VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL)
3MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN)
4SALT
5CITRIC ACID
6SUGAR
7MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE
8ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE)
9HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN
10POTASSIUM SALT
11YEAST EXTRACT
12SODIUM DIACETATE
13CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
14NATURAL FLAVOR
15ONION POWDER
16WHEY
17GARLIC POWDER
18ROMANO CHEESE (COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
19BUTTERMILK
20WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE
21DISODIUM INOSINATE
22AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (28 g)
Energy	536 kcal	150.1 kcal
Fat	28.6 g	8 g
of which saturated	3.6 g	1 g
of which trans	0 g	0 g
Carbohydrate	64.3 g	18 g
of which sugars	3.6 g	1 g
Fibre	3.6 g	1 g
Protein	7.1 g	2 g
Sodium	679 mg	190.1 mg

Questions about Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips

Is Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips healthy?: TrustPick's ingredient review: some things worth noting. Its TrustPick Health Score is 69/100 (grade B). Per 100 g it is high in sodium (679 mg). Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate (E621) and Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake) are worth noting. "Healthy" depends on your diet and how much you eat; these facts come from the label and are explained in our methodology at trustpick.app/methodology.
What are the ingredients in Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips?: In label order (largest amount first): CORN, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, CANOLA, AND/OR CORN OIL), MALTODEXTRIN (MADE FROM CORN), SALT, CITRIC ACID, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ARTIFICIAL COLOR (RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, POTASSIUM SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM DIACETATE, and 10 more.
Does Doritos Flamin' Hot Tortilla Chips contain any ingredients worth knowing about?: Salt (worth noting): Excessive consumption of salt is linked to hypertension and cardiovascular risks. Sugar (worth noting): Excessive sugar intake is associated with obesity and metabolic disorders. Monosodium Glutamate (E621) (worth noting): Permitted as a flavour enhancer, with category limits and a labelling requirement in India. Artificial Color (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake) (worth noting): Some studies suggest artificial colors may affect hyperactivity in children; warning labels are required in the EU.

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